Full results of 2027 Olympia qualification (so far), held Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 12, 2027 (window). Every result below is checked against the sources listed at the foot of the page.
Results
Mr. Olympia 2027 qualifiers
| Athlete | How he qualified |
|---|---|
| Nick Walker | Won the 2026 Mr. Olympia |
| Samson Dauda | 2nd at the 2026 Mr. Olympia; won the Europa Pro (Sep 13) |
| Derek Lunsford | 3rd at the 2026 Mr. Olympia |
| Regan Grimes | Won the Pro Muscle Italy Pro (Sep 6) |
| Andrea Presti | Won the Everest Muscle Legends Pro (Oct 3) |
| Tonio Burton | Won the Pharlabs Mexico Pro (Oct 4) |
| Michal Krizanek (Krizo) | Won the EVLS Prague Pro (Oct 11) |
Qualified athletes by division
| Division | Qualified |
|---|---|
| Mr. Olympia (Men's Open) | 7 |
| 212 | 8 |
| Classic Physique | 3 |
| Men's Physique | 6 |
| Wheelchair | 3 |
| Ms. Olympia | 5 |
| Fitness | 2 |
| Figure | 11 |
| Bikini | 5 |
| Women's Physique | 4 |
| Wellness | 3 |
| Fit Model | 7 |
What happened
Qualifying for the Olympia is a year-long process. Each season’s window runs from the end of one Olympia to just before the next; for 2027 it opened on August 31, 2026 and closes on September 12, 2027. Athletes qualify by winning designated IFBB Pro League shows, by finishing in the top places at the previous Olympia, or through invitations.
Early qualifiers: the Men's Open already has seven names, including the 2026 top three and four pro-show winners. Regan Grimes, Tonio Burton and Michal Krizanek (Krizo) all finished in the top seven at the 2026 Olympia and then won pro shows within weeks, locking in their places early.
Our take
qualifying early lets an athlete plan a full off-season for the Olympia instead of chasing shows in the spring, and it is no coincidence that the most experienced competitors do it. Our qualification guide explains the routes in detail.
Related
Sources: Fitness Volt: 2027 Olympia qualified athletes. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.